Heather Edwardson
About Heather Edwardson
Heather Edwardson is a Senior Scientist at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in drug discovery, particularly in stability assays and cell culture techniques.
Work at KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Heather Edwardson has been serving as a Senior Scientist at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of pharmaceutical research, including the culturing of Caco-2 and CHO cells, and utilizing primary hepatocytes for experimental purposes. Her work contributes to the company's efforts in drug discovery and development.
Previous Experience at Evotec
Before joining KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Heather Edwardson worked at Evotec for a total of six years, holding various positions. She began as a Scientist from 2013 to 2017, then advanced to Senior Scientist from 2019 to 2021, after a brief tenure as Scientist 1 from 2017 to 2019. Her roles involved significant contributions to drug discovery processes and the development of stability assays.
Education and Expertise
Heather Edwardson earned her degree from the University of Surrey, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in drug discovery techniques, including bioanalysis, RNA extraction/PCR, and NMR. She has developed skills in the validation of stability assays, which are critical in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Heather Edwardson possesses a range of technical skills relevant to pharmaceutical research. She is highly competent in automation and analytical platforms, particularly LC-MS/MS. Additionally, she has in-depth experience with stability, permeability, and binding assays. Her computer skills include the development and maintenance of complex processing templates in Excel and Morphit.